Names of persons are to precede similar names of places, which in turn precede similar first words of titles.
A few desirable modifications or additions to these rules may be suggested.
1. In title-entries, let the year of publication stand last, instead of the indication of size.
2. Noblemen to be entered under their family names, with reference from their titles.
3. Instead of designations of title, profession, residence, or family, to distinguish authors, let every name be followed by the chronology, as—
James (Henry) 1811-82.
James (Henry) 1843-
It is highly desirable to give this information as to the author's period in every title-heading, without exception, when ascertainable. If unknown, the approximate period to be given, with a query.
4. All titles to be written in small letters, and printed in lower case, whether in English, German, or any other language, avoiding capitals except in cases named in the rule.
5. Works without date, when the exact date is not found, are to be described conjecturally, thus:
[1690?] or [about 1840.]